In this S'COOL lesson, students play a game to review weather-related vocabulary words. The site includes a glossary.
05.11.11 - In this activity, students become familiar with the parts of the space shuttle and the sequence of a launch.
Each guide includes instructional objectives, background information, links to video clips and more.
This site contains free, downloadable classroom modules for K-12 students. The modules link national geography standards with NASA missions and results.
Students assume the role of an engineer working to unlock the secrets of the pyramids. They decide which simple machines are best to complete the tasks needed to build pyramids.
Sally Ride became the first American woman in space on June 18, 1983.
Introduce students to the use of a Celsius thermometer in this Students' Cloud Observations On-Line lesson.
Design an air-powered rocket that can hit a distant target.
The CALIPSO Outreach program provides educational materials that are standards-based and reviewed by an advisory board of educators and scientists.
Join in this international educational challenge!
From October 2010 until August 2012 (one Martian year), celebrate NASA spacecraft heading across the solar system. This site has monthly themes, resources, and opportunities for involvement.
01.19.11 - This standards-based project uses the Web, animation and video to introduce science, technology, engineering, mathematics and NASA space exploration concepts.
The subject "phases of the moon" tops the list of things that students misunderstand.
Students use their knowledge of physical science and the design process to construct a device that puts a marble in a cup.
11.16.10 - Students construct a rotary-wing aircraft model and define the mathematical relationship used to build the model.
Students can build their own comet models using a wide range of craft materials. Watch this video for step-by-step instructions.
11.02.10 - Students identify numerals and the number each numeral represents.
10.26.10 - The lesson contains a 30-second newsbreak video clip, background information, a hands-on activity guide, an online glossary and a quiz.
10.19.10 - Scroll to the 2004-2005 season of NASA SciFiles to find the guide and video segments related to using GPS, compasses and maps.
09.28.10 - Investigate toys' behavior in Earth's gravity and then their behavior in the microgravity environment of space.